I dont know much about what makes a good Elk, but he looked pretty big to me...having never shot one before, I would have definitely taken him. But if you have taken several, Im sure you are more choosy.

I don't know what is considered a big bull in Nevada but in the three states I've hunted for elk, WA, CO, OK, I would have done my best to put that beautiful stud on the ground.

Sorry if I come across as brash. On the plus side you got some truly fantastic footage and maybe he'll be running around making carbon copies of himself. If you ever need a back up shooter to come and shoot those little cull bulls let me know.

BTW be sure to post pic's of the one you do harvest b/c if you passed on that one I can't wait to see the one that doesn't get away.

I tell you what if the would have been my first bull I would have taken him in a HEARTBEAT!!! He is a pretty nice bull but if I went every year or pretty frequently I would let him go. He is def big but not a monster! Either way that is great footage man and thanks for sharing!!

I've been hunting elk for 5 years.... I would've taken that bull 10 times out of 10. It must've been cool hearing it bugle that close. There loud as hell. What where you hiding in? You must've had great cover!

Bill Herian wrote:I would rather decoy ducks, but geese, geese are another story. Jump shooting geese is like playing dodgeball with fat kids. And I love dodgeball.

I would have let the air out of that pig!!! great royals and very nice tail whips!!!! hope you are regretting not shooting it because I would be... shot him take care of him then enjoy the rest of the week with your hunting buddies... doesnt mean you have to call the rest of the week off. Nice Bull